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Has your pet received assistance from TREATS?
Please send us your success story for inclusion on this webpage.

Where do you look for a cat that’s not technically yours but you love it and are worried about its whereabouts when it stops showing up? The TLC Animal Service Center of course and that’s where Patty Roberts found “GJ” the gold-colored neighborhood-roaming cat that had stopped visiting days earlier. Rachel, Patty’s 12-year-old daughter, also loved the friendly feline and looked for him everyday when she stayed with her grandmother after school. Though cat-loving folks in the apartment complex recognized the sweet cat who would beg for food, to be petted and would dart in the door if given the chance, since the young cat wore no tags no one knew who he belonged to, if anyone.

When Patty entered the Animal Service Center, meowing loud in the first row of cages was “GJ” formerly known to Patty and daughter as “Freddie” short for “Freddie-the-free-loader.” It was a happy reunion for both and a terrific surprise for Rachel when her mother picked her up from her grandmother’s that afternoon and had “Freddie” in the car. Once home and now an official member of the family, “Freddie” was named “GJ” short for Goldie Jr. after the family’s 18-pound Maine Coon cat.

But the happy story took a dramatic downturn the next day when the newly adopted cat got very sick. “He began coughing, sneezing, salivating . . . he couldn’t breathe,” Patty said. So she took him to an emergency vet who announced “GJ” had the worst case of an upper respiratory infection in a cat she had ever seen. How he got it no one knew.

Patty chose to get whatever treatments were necessary to try and save “GJ’s” life. The intravenous drips with fluids, antibiotics, tests to rule out other possible problems and a week-long stay at the veterinarian worked. “GJ” pulled through, made it home and began a long slow healing process with plenty of love from the family.

And then the bill came. “I didn’t know what to do,” said Patty. “I’m a single mom and I wasn’t prepared to deal with it. I called the Animal Service Center and learned there is a financial aid program (TREATS) where you can apply for help with medical bills for your pet. I went online and learned about it, then filled out an application I picked up from the Center.

“They got back with me and were able to help with some funds. I am so grateful. Everybody was paid and now “GJ” is completely happy and healthy. My daughter calls him by even another name sometimes--“Fruit Loops” because he runs around crazily with so much energy.

Local Hero

One night last November Joleen Williams, of Jefferson County, was traveling to work on Thomasville road when she saw a black dog thrashing in the middle of the road. She had never seen the dog before but she knew she had to help. In the dark with heavy traffic Joleen pulled over on the side of the road, jumped out of her truck, bolted across a lane of traffic and scooped the helpless dog up in her arms. The lab weighted around 60 pounds and although it was a struggle, Joleen ran back across traffic and gently laid the dog in the back of her truck. Frantic, Joleen drove to the nearest animal emergency room and had the dog immediately treated.

Identified by her collar, the dog's name was Maxi. She is a 14 year old black lab that was hit by a car after escaping from her owners. Fortunately, Maxi was able to go home the next afternoon but she was very sore. Her left eye was damaged by the impact of the accident, but the veterinarians prognosis was that she would be fine. According to her family, Maxie is a survivor. Maxi's family loves her dearly. To honor Joleen for her heroism Maxi's family made a donation to TREATS in her name.

TREATS thanks Joleen for her heroism and Maxi's family for the wonderful donation. Joleen really made a difference in Maxi's life that morning and the donation made in her name will make a difference in another pet's life.

The below stories are just two of the many animals helped by Cash for Critters funding. Many cats and dogs have been spayed, neutered and received medical assistance thanks to your participation.

Pachino
Pachino is a sweet pit bull mix refugee of Hurricane Katrina. Pachino earned his name because of his scrapes and cuts, evidence of his dark past as a bait dog for pit bull fighting. He ended up at the shelter in Hattiesburg Mississippi where a shelter volunteer fell in love with him and brought him back to Tallahassee for fostering and a new future.

Pachino was very ill from the storm water, heartworms, and his multiple cuts and scrapes. After arriving in Tallahassee he was neutered, heartwormed treated, medicated, loved and fed round-the-clock! Pachino has since found the perfect home with a Tallahassee couple and his "sister", another rescue dog. Pachino plays with his new sister in the yard and enjoys his new life with a loving family.

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After

Addie
Addiline, "Addie" for short, is a beautiful 8 year young german short-hair pointer who was brought into the Tallahassee Animal Services Center as a stray and never claimed. Thankfully, "Mojo's Backyard" doggie daycare owner took Addie in as a foster at her daycare facility. An examination revealed that Addie had two growths needing removal that her new foster parents could not afford. The Cash for Critters fund was able to assist with a large part of surgery costs making it possible for Addie to lead a normal life.

Addie is now in her forever home enjoying life. She lives with two loving parents and her little Daschund brother. They play all day long in the yard and enjoy being with their parents on the sofa watching TV together.

Your used ink cartridge donations are continue to be a tremendous help to local homeless animals . Please continue to donate and encourage others to donate too.


	success stories Has your pet received assistance from TREATS? Please send us your success story for inclusion on this webpage. Where do you look for a cat that’s not technically yours but you love it and are worried about its whereabouts when it stops showing up? The TLC Animal Service Center of course and that’s where Patty Roberts found “GJ” the gold-colored neighborhood-roaming cat that had stopped visiting days earlier. Rachel, Patty’s 12-year-old daughter, also loved the friendly feline and looked for him everyday when she stayed with her grandmother after school. Though cat-loving folks in the apartment complex recognized the sweet cat who would beg for food, to be petted and would dart in the door if given the chance, since the young cat wore no tags no one knew who he belonged to, if anyone. When Patty entered the Animal Service Center, meowing loud in the first row of cages was “GJ” formerly known to Patty and daughter as “Freddie” short for “Freddie-the-free-loader.” It was a happy reunion for both and a terrific surprise for Rachel when her mother picked her up from her grandmother’s that afternoon and had “Freddie” in the car. Once home and now an official member of the family, “Freddie” was named “GJ” short for Goldie Jr. after the family’s 18-pound Maine Coon cat. But the happy story took a dramatic downturn the next day when the newly adopted cat got very sick. “He began coughing, sneezing, salivating . . . he couldn’t breathe,” Patty said. So she took him to an emergency vet who announced “GJ” had the worst case of an upper respiratory infection in a cat she had ever seen. How he got it no one knew. Patty chose to get whatever treatments were necessary to try and save “GJ’s” life. The intravenous drips with fluids, antibiotics, tests to rule out other possible problems and a week-long stay at the veterinarian worked. “GJ” pulled through, made it home and began a long slow healing process with plenty of love from the family. And then the bill came. “I didn’t know what to do,” said Patty. “I’m a single mom and I wasn’t prepared to deal with it. I called the Animal Service Center and learned there is a financial aid program (TREATS) where you can apply for help with medical bills for your pet. I went online and learned about it, then filled out an application I picked up from the Center. “They got back with me and were able to help with some funds. I am so grateful. Everybody was paid and now “GJ” is completely happy and healthy. My daughter calls him by even another name sometimes--“Fruit Loops” because he runs around crazily with so much energy. Local Hero One night last November Joleen Williams, of Jefferson County, was traveling to work on Thomasville road when she saw a black dog thrashing in the middle of the road. She had never seen the dog before but she knew she had to help. In the dark with heavy traffic Joleen pulled over on the side of the road, jumped out of her truck, bolted across a lane of traffic and scooped the helpless dog up in her arms. The lab weighted around 60 pounds and although it was a struggle, Joleen ran back across traffic and gently laid the dog in the back of her truck. Frantic, Joleen drove to the nearest animal emergency room and had the dog immediately treated. Identified by her collar, the dog's name was Maxi. She is a 14 year old black lab that was hit by a car after escaping from her owners. Fortunately, Maxi was able to go home the next afternoon but she was very sore. Her left eye was damaged by the impact of the accident, but the veterinarians prognosis was that she would be fine. According to her family, Maxie is a survivor. Maxi's family loves her dearly. To honor Joleen for her heroism Maxi's family made a donation to TREATS in her name. TREATS thanks Joleen for her heroism and Maxi's family for the wonderful donation. Joleen really made a difference in Maxi's life that morning and the donation made in her name will make a difference in another pet's life. The below stories are just two of the many animals helped by Cash for Critters funding. Many cats and dogs have been spayed, neutered and received medical assistance thanks to your participation. Pachino Pachino is a sweet pit bull mix refugee of Hurricane Katrina. Pachino earned his name because of his scrapes and cuts, evidence of his dark past as a bait dog for pit bull fighting. He ended up at the shelter in Hattiesburg Mississippi where a shelter volunteer fell in love with him and brought him back to Tallahassee for fostering and a new future. Pachino was very ill from the storm water, heartworms, and his multiple cuts and scrapes. After arriving in Tallahassee he was neutered, heartwormed treated, medicated, loved and fed round-the-clock! Pachino has since found the perfect home with a Tallahassee couple and his "sister", another rescue dog. Pachino plays with his new sister in the yard and enjoys his new life with a loving family. Before After Addie Addiline, "Addie" for short, is a beautiful 8 year young german short-hair pointer who was brought into the Tallahassee Animal Services Center as a stray and never claimed. Thankfully, "Mojo's Backyard" doggie daycare owner took Addie in as a foster at her daycare facility. An examination revealed that Addie had two growths needing removal that her new foster parents could not afford. The Cash for Critters fund was able to assist with a large part of surgery costs making it possible for Addie to lead a normal life. Addie is now in her forever home enjoying life. She lives with two loving parents and her little Daschund brother. They play all day long in the yard and enjoy being with their parents on the sofa watching TV together. Your used ink cartridge donations are continue to be a tremendous help to local homeless animals . Please continue to donate and encourage others to donate too.

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